BS 3621:2007

BRITISH STANDARD

Thief resistant lock

assembly –
Key egress
ICS 91.190
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ISBN 978 0 580 59249 2

The following BSI references relate to the work on this standard:

Committee reference B/538/4
Draft for comment 07/30167586 DC

Publication history
First published May 1963
Second edition, April 1980
Third edition, September 1998
Fourth edition, December 2004
Fifth edition, August 2007
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Contents
Foreword iii
1 Scope 1
2 Normative references 1
3 Terms and definitions 1
4 Locks 2
5 Cylinder for a lock 4
6 General vulnerability of lock assembly 4
7 Differs 5
8 Master keyed locks 5
9 Marking 5
10 Information to be supplied by the manufacturer 6
Annex A (normative) General vulnerability assessment 7
Bibliography 11
List of tables
Table 1 – Field of door application 3
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Table 2 – Type of key operation and locking 3

Table 3 – Marking using a three character system of classification 5
Table A.1 – List of tools permitted for use in the general vulnerability
assessment 9

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Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover,
pages i to iv, pages 1 to 11 and a back cover.

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Foreword
Publishing information
This British Standard is published by the British Standards Institution
(BSI) and comes into effect on 10 August 2007.

Supersession
This edition of BS 3621 supersedes BS 3621:2004 which is withdrawn.

Relationship with other standards

BS 3621 incorporates the requirements of BS EN 1303:2005.
It also incorporates the requirements of BS EN 12209 for mechanically
operated locks, latches and locking plates. It uses specific performance
grades from BS EN 12209 to specify thief resistant lock assemblies that
necessitate the use of a key for egress.
Attention is drawn to the fact that BS EN 12209 fully takes into account
the regulatory requirements of the EU Construction Products Directive
(89/106/EEC) [1] which is implemented in the UK as the Construction
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Products Regulations 1991 [2].

This British Standard is complemented by BS 8621, Thief resistant
lock assembly – Keyless egress, and by BS 10621, Thief resistant
dual-mode lock assemblies (in preparation).

Information about this British Standard

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This British Standard has been revised to incorporate further
requirements for lock cylinders and lock assemblies that incorporate a
cylinder, particularly in respect of emergent criminal techniques. The
principal changes appear in Clauses 6, 7 and 8 and Annex A.
For security purposes, there is a need to maintain confidentiality about
some characteristics of a thief resistant lock assembly. Moreover, in
order to assess a lock’s capability of withstanding a criminal attack, it is
necessary for it to be exposed to skilled manual testing that simulates
such an attack. Such a simulation cannot, by its very nature, be codified
so as to be fully reproducible in all circumstances, and for these reasons
a formal test method is not published in this standard.
Instead, the standard requires that lock cylinders and lock assemblies,
for which conformity to this standard is claimed, be submitted to an
independent panel of locksmith experts to be examined and assessed
for their general vulnerability (see Clause 6). Details of this examination
vary according to the design and type of lock assembly. These details
and the conclusions of the examination will be revealed only to the
manufacturer.
This arrangement has served well since the first edition of BS 3621,
published in 1963. With this edition, the opportunity has been taken to
indicate the general nature of assessment to which lock assemblies need
to be submitted. These details appear in Annex A, which should be
regarded as normative for the purposes of designing and constructing
products in conformity with this standard.

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Use of this British Standard

Users of this standard wishing to submit a product for assessment by a

panel of locksmith experts, or wishing to check on a manufacturer’s
claim that a product has passed such an assessment should write to the
Secretary of Technical Committee B/538/4 at the address given on the
back cover.
In view of the security nature of this British Standard, users are strongly
advised to consider the desirability of third-party certification,
inspection and testing of products conforming to this British Standard.
Appropriate conformity attestation arrangements are described in
BS EN 45011. Users seeking assistance in identifying appropriate
assessment bodies or schemes may ask BSI to forward their enquiries
to the relevant association.
It is important that doors and their frames, to which thief resistant lock
assemblies are attached, are of adequate strength to suit the lock
assembly and are designed to prevent access other than by attacking the
lock assembly.
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In order to offer a robust and reliable set of criteria for lock assemblies
offering high levels of resistance to potential burglars and thieves, it is
likely that this British Standard will be subject to frequent revision.
Users should therefore ensure that they are referring to the most
recent edition.

Contractual and legal considerations

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This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions
of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity
from legal obligations.

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1 Scope
This British Standard specifies performance requirements and test
methods for a thief resistant mechanically operated single-point lock
assembly (including locking plates, fixing screws, fitting instructions,
cylinders and protective furniture where appropriate) that:
a) incorporates a lock conforming to BS EN 12209 field of door
application grades K, L, M, N, R, S or T, i.e. a lock that can be
locked from both sides with a key thereby only allowing key
egress; and
b) is used in doors, window doors and entrance doors in buildings.
This standard does not cover thief resistant lock assemblies that provide
keyless egress, i.e. lock assemblies that can always be unlocked from
the inside without the need for a key, or lock assemblies that provide a
secure (no egress) mode in addition to keyless egress.
NOTE 1 Thief resistant lock assemblies that provide keyless egress or
assemblies that provide a secure (no egress) mode in addition to keyless
egress are specified in separate standards, BS 8621 and BS 10621
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(respectively), because they are sufficiently different in terms of what they

offer for means of escape (from fire) and security.
NOTE 2 It is possible that lock assemblies conforming to this standard
are not suitable for use on doors constructed from certain types of
material, e.g. plastic or aluminium. The marking on the packaging of the
lock assembly will provide this information in accordance with 9.2.

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2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the
application of this document. For dated references, only the edition
cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the
referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
BS 7398:1991, Specification for hand hacksaw frames.
BS EN 1303:2005, Building hardware – Cylinders for locks –
Requirements and test methods.
BS EN 12209:2003, Building hardware – Locks and latches –
Mechanically-operated locks, latches and locking plates –
Requirements and test methods.
PAS 2:2007, Enhanced security performance requirements for
door assemblies – Part 1: Single and double leaf, hinged
external door assemblies to dwellings.

3 Terms and definitions

For the purpose of this standard, the terms and definitions given in
BS EN 12209, BS EN 1303 and the following apply.

3.1 lock assembly

lock together with the associated parts that are needed to enable
the lock to perform the locking function and maintain lock security
NOTE A lock cylinder and protective furniture are examples of
hardware that might be supplied as part of a lock assembly.

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3.2 protective furniture

part of a lock assembly that provides added resistance of the lock
and/or lock cylinder to manual attack

3.3 locking point

point of interaction between a locking bolt (or any combination of
locking bolts that are less than 150 mm apart and move in the same
direction) and the associated locking plate(s)

3.4 night latch

lock with automatic bolt which is withdrawn from outside the protected
area by key and from inside the protected area by handle or knob

3.5 single-point lock

lock with only one locking point

4 Locks
4.1 General
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A lock shall conform to the following BS EN 12209 minimum

classification.

2 H 4 0 0 F 7 K, L, M, N, R, S or T A, B, D or E 0, 1, 2 or 3 0, B
(see 4.2) (see 4.3) (see 4.4) (see 4.5) (see 4.6) (see Note)

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NOTE The eleventh digit in the BS EN 12209 classification covers key
identification and should always be grade 0 for locks with cylinders.

4.2 Durability (second digit in BS EN 12209

classification)
NOTE Where the durability test regime is not fully defined in
BS EN 12209 for a particular lock type, a suitable test regime should be
devised in line with the principles of BS EN 12209.

4.2.1 Deadbolt mechanism

Where a lock is designed to be used in conjunction with a cylinder,
testing of the deadbolt mechanism in accordance with
BS EN 12209:2003, 6.3.2 shall be performed on a lock assembly that
includes the cylinder with which it is intended to be used.
NOTE Requirements for a cylinder for a lock are given in Clause 5.

4.2.2 Night latches

When testing durability in accordance with BS EN 12209:2003, 6.3.1
for the latch action of a night latch, the minimum number of test cycles
shall be 200 000 in accordance with BS EN 12209:2003, 5.3.1 for
durability grade H.
When testing durability in accordance with BS EN 12209:2003, 6.3.2
for the withdrawal by key of a sprung bolt on a night latch, the minimum
number of test cycles for manual locking shall be 50 000 in accordance
with BS EN 12209:2003, Table 4 for durability grade H.

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4.3 Security and drill resistance (seventh digit in

BS EN 12209 classification)
Where a lock is designed to be used in conjunction with a cylinder,
testing in accordance with BS EN 12209:2003, 6.8.4 shall be
performed on a lock assembly that includes the cylinder with which it is
intended to be used.
NOTE Requirements for cylinders for locks are given in Clause 5.

4.4 Field of door application (eighth digit in

BS EN 12209 classification)
A lock shall conform to BS EN 12209:2003, 5.9 for one of the seven
field of door application grades given in Table 1.
Table 1 Field of door application
Grade Lock type Door Forend supported Egress control by key
K Mortice Hinged No Yes
L Mortice Sliding
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M Rim Hinged
N Rim Sliding
R Rim Hinged (inward opening only)
S Mortice Unrestricted (hinge or sliding)
T Rim Unrestricted (hinge or sliding)

4.5
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Type of key operation and locking (ninth digit in
BS EN 12209 classification)
A lock shall conform to BS EN 12209:2003, 5.10 for one of the four
types of key operation and locking grades given in Table 2.

Table 2 Type of key operation and locking

Grade Lock type Mode of locking
Grade A Cylinder lock or latch Manual locking
Grade B Cylinder lock or latch Automatic locking
Grade D Lever lock or latch Manual locking
Grade E Lever lock or latch Automatic locking

4.6 Type of spindle operation (tenth digit in

BS EN 12209 classification)
A lock shall conform to BS EN 12209:2003, 5.11 for one of the
following four types of spindle operation grades.
a) Grade 0: Lock or latch without follower.
b) Grade 1: Lock or latch for knob or sprung lever handle operation.
c) Grade 2: Lock or latch for unsprung lever handle operation.
d) Grade 3: Lock or latch for heavy-duty unsprung lever handle
operation.

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5 Cylinder for a lock

A cylinder for a lock shall conform to the following minimum
BS EN 1303 classification.

1 6 0 0 0 C 5 2

6 General vulnerability of lock

assembly
6.1 General
6.1.1 All locks
A thief resistant lock assembly shall be submitted for test in accordance
with Annex A. In order to conform to the requirements of this standard,
each lock assembly shall pass the panel’s examination for general
vulnerability.
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6.1.2 Cylinders for locks (integral or separate)

Cylinders shall be submitted in accordance with Annex A. In order to
conform to the requirements of this standard, each cylinder type shall
pass the panel’s examination for additional vulnerability for cylinders.

6.2
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Lock assemblies incorporating a cylinder
6.2.1 Where a lock assembly incorporates a cylinder, its vulnerability
to manual attack shall be tested in accordance with
PAS 24:2007, A.11.3, with the following modifications.
a) A test sample shall be either a new lock assembly or one that has
been used as “Sample B and J” in BS EN 12209:2003,
Table C.1.
b) A test sample shall be mounted in a wooden block (in place of a
test door), with a thickness that equates to the minimum door
thickness for which the lock is intended to be used. It shall be
mounted in such a way that it does not move by more than 5 mm in
any direction during the test and that the lock forend is vertical. It
shall be at a height of (1 000 ± 100) mm.
c) The side on which any protective furniture is fitted shall be treated
as the attack face.
6.2.2 Any protective furniture incorporated into the lock assembly
shall be included as part of the test sample.
6.2.3 The lock shall have failed if it can be opened as a result of testing
in accordance with PAS 24:2007, A.11.3

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7 Differs
For each model of lock, no lock shall be manufactured that has the same
differ as any other lock in that model until at least the full number of
required differs has been made for that model. Locks supplied keyed
alike shall count as one lock (one differ) for this purpose.
The manufacturer shall maintain differing charts by which it can be
demonstrated that this requirement has been met.
NOTE Any number of locks with the same differ may be supplied for one
end user.

8 Master keyed locks

No lock shall be used in a master keyed suite in such a way that its
performance is less than the minimum provided by this standard.

9 Marking
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9.1 Labelling and literature

The labelling or literature for a thief resistant lock assembly shall be
marked in accordance with BS EN 12209:2003, Clause 7 1) 2), including
at least one instance of the eleven character classification system in 4.1.
NOTE In addition to at least one instance of the eleven character

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BS EN 12209 classification system, the three character classification
system shown in Table 3 may also be used. It is made up of the eighth,
ninth and tenth digits of the BS EN 12209 classification system (see 4.1).
This three character system is intended to provide an additional and
simpler mark for a thief resistant lock assembly. However, it is not
intended as a replacement for the BS EN 12209 system of marking.

Table 3 Marking using a three character system of classification

8 9 10
Field of door application Type of key operation and locking Type of spindle operation

1) Marking BS EN 12209:2003 and/or BS EN 1303:2005 on or in relation to a

product represents a manufacturer’s declaration of conformity, i.e. a claim by
or on behalf of the manufacturer that the product meets the requirements of the
standard. The accuracy of the claim is solely the claimant’s responsibility. Such
a declaration is not to be confused with third-party certification of conformity.
2) BS EN 12209 is a harmonized European Standard. This means that products
manufactured in accordance with BS EN 12209 benefit from a “presumption of
conformity” to the essential requirements of the EC Construction Products
Directive (CDP) [1] which is implemented in the UK as the Construction
Products Regulations 1991 [2]. CE marking is the only method of signifying
that the product conforms to the provisions of the CDP, including any
conformity assessment procedures. CE marking is not mandatory for
construction products in the UK, however, in most EC member states products
must have the CE mark affixed before they can be sold. Therefore, serious
consideration should be given to CE marking a product that conforms to
BS EN 12209. Further advice is given in BS EN 12209:2003, Annex ZA.

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Where a thief resistant lock assembly includes a cylinder, the labelling

or literature for the lock assembly shall be marked in accordance with
BS EN 1303:2005, Clause 7 1), including at least one instance of the
eight character classification system.

9.2 Packaging
The packaging for a thief resistant lock assembly shall include (in a form
that is easily visible when the product is stored on shelves):
a) the manufacturer’s name, trade mark or other means of
identification;
b) clear product identification;
c) classification in accordance with 4.1;
d) the number and publication date of this British
Standard, i.e. BS 3621:2007 3);
e) application limitations, e.g. suitable for timber doors only.
NOTE The packaging may also include classification in accordance with
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Table 3.

9.3 Product
A thief resistant lock assembly shall be marked, in a position where it is
clearly visible after the product has been installed, with:
a) the manufacturer’s name, trade mark or other means of
identification;
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b) the number and publication date of this British
Standard, i.e. BS 3621:2007 3).

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manufacturer
Thief resistant lock assemblies shall be supplied with clear and detailed
instructions for their installation and maintenance.

3) Marking BS 3621:2007 on or in relation to a product represents a manufacturer’s

declaration of conformity, i.e. a claim by or on behalf of the manufacturer that the
product meets the requirements of the standard. The accuracy of the claim is solely the
claimant’s responsibility. Such a declaration is not to be confused with third-party
certification of conformity.

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Annex A (normative) General vulnerability assessment

A.1 Principles of assessment
The assessment is to be undertaken by a panel of three locksmith
experts appointed by BSI (see Foreword). Each expert shall undertake
an individual assessment and report back independently. In order for
conformity to this British Standard to be claimed, each member of the
panel shall report the test sample as having satisfactorily withstood the
test. The test is intended to assess the general vulnerability of a lock to
an attack using knowledge, skill and professional ability. It is not
intended to assess the lock’s ability to resist attack involving significant
force or by the use of tools only available to locksmiths.

A.2 Submission of samples

A total of six complete lock/cylinder assemblies shall be submitted.
These shall be representative of normal production and shall contain the
most vulnerable combination of differs as determined by the panel. Two
samples shall be supplied to each locksmith expert, one for examination
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and one for assessment purposes. Where a range of products is

assessed, the panel shall agree with the manufacturer or certification
body which samples are required for assessment, and the decision shall
be based on the examination of detailed drawings, specimens and
discussions with the interested parties. If, during the assessment
process, a locksmith expert identifies a particular vulnerability and

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believes that further tests are required, a maximum of two further
samples shall be requested.

A.3 Preparation of the test sample

The test sample shall be mounted in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions in a wooden block or similar and the sample
shall be verified as fully functional. For the majority of lock designs a
block nominally 380 mm × 150 mm × 44 mm is suitable. Where the lock
design is not compatible with this size block, the width and/or height
may be increased with the agreement of the panel. The thickness of the
block shall not be changed. During the test the lock shall be mounted in
a rigid fixture at a working height similar to the intended location when
installed in a door; nominally 1 000 mm from floor level.

A.4 Assessment procedure

NOTE Testing specified in BS EN 12209 and BS EN 1303 does not form
part of this procedure.
Each locksmith expert shall dismantle and examine the first sample
prior to testing and assessing the second sample. There is no overall
limit to the time required to dismantle and examine the first sample.
For the second sample, the overall duration of the assessment detailed
in A.5 shall not exceed 15 min and no one test technique shall be used
for more than 3 min.
The maximum duration of the assessment detailed in A.6 shall be 3 min,
with a further 4 min allowed to conduct any modification deemed
necessary in accordance with A.6 iv).

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A technique is considered to be a combination of tools and location; any

change in either shall constitute a new technique. All types of lock are
deemed to have failed if it is possible for any of the locksmith experts to
withdraw the dead bolt such that its projection is less than 5 mm, or if
any part of the lock can be removed from its mountings in such a
manner that it would render a door insecure. A cylinder lock is deemed
to have failed if it becomes possible to fully rotate the cam from the
front face of the lock using the specified tools.

A.5 Assessment of all lock types (lever,

cylinder, etc.)
i) The locksmith experts shall be familiar with the lock construction.
ii) Using the tools specified in A.7, the locksmith experts shall
attempt to open the lock using manual dexterity and manipulative
skills, rather than excessive force.
NOTE Should the locksmith expert believe that it is possible to open the
lock using a tool that is not listed in A.7 but which is of similar availability
and aggressiveness, this shall not, at that point, be recorded as a failure,
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but shall be reported to the BSI committee responsible for this British
Standard (see Foreword).
iii) Normally locks shall be assessed for resistance to attack from both
sides. Locks that have an obvious “attack” side (e.g. rim night
latches and mortise locks with protective furniture on one side
only) shall be assessed from the attack side only.

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iv) The principal objective when assessing a range of locks is to
identify the most vulnerable lock within the range. This may
require more than one lock within a range to be assessed.

A.6 Additional procedure for the assessment of lock

cylinders (integral or separate)
Cylinders used in a lock design shall additionally be assessed in
accordance with the following procedure, for which a further time
allowance is made (see A.5).
i) Sample cylinders shall have combinations in which all step heights
are in the mid-range, and are as close together as possible, but
which also conform to manufacturer’s specification and the
requirements of EN 1303.
ii) During assessment, cylinders shall be installed in a lock, which in
turn shall be mounted as detailed in A.3.
iii) The test key used for this assessment shall be machine cut by the
manufacturer and shall comprise all bottom steps. A test key shall
be rejected if the locksmith expert does not consider it to be
representative of a machine cut key, or is of the opinion that the
steps are cut in such a way that it would reduce the likelihood of
defeating the cylinder.
iv) The length of the test key and its shoulder shall not be modified by
the manufacturer; this may be done by the locksmith expert.

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v) Where cylinders using the same side-bar code are supplied to a

region (as opposed to being issued by an individual locksmith, for
example), the test key shall exhibit that side-bar code.
vi) In the case of double sided cylinders, where one side only is
intended for use on the outside of the door, only this side shall be
subjected to test and the higher security side shall be clearly
marked accordingly.

A.7 Permissible tools

Only the tools listed in Table A.1 may be used in undertaking the general
vulnerability assessment.
NOTE This list is intended to give a general description of the tools
allowed. It is not intended to give precise dimensions, or to fully detail the
type of tool. A general tolerance of ± 10% is acceptable on all dimensions
and values.

Table A.1 List of tools permitted for use in the general vulnerability
assessment
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Item Additional details

Screwdriver 0.10 m with slotted tip (may be used as a lever) 100 mm chrome vanadium screwdriver
Screwdriver 0.15 m with slotted tip (may be used as a lever) 150 mm chrome vanadium screwdriver
Screwdriver 0.20 m with slotted tip (may be used as a lever) 200 mm chrome vanadium screwdriver
0.5 kg (nom.) ball peen hammer

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Miniature hand hacksaw frame in accordance with BS 7398:1991, Type A, Junior blades
with integral tension
0.5 kg (nom.) claw hammer
Mild steel tube 0.3 m long with 32 mm diameter, wall thickness 2 mm
Pair of pliers Combination pliers 200 mm
Allen key set – 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 8.0, 10.0 mm
Craft knife Precision knife set
Tweezers 6 piece tweezer set
Wire Various diameter to 4 mm – any length
Wedges Various plastic/timber wedges as
required
Multiple slip joint pliers (240 mm) Slip joint utility pliers
6 mm wood chisel
25 mm wood chisel
Additional screw/nuts drivers suitable for the head forms shown in EN 12209,
Figure B.7
Parallel punch set (100/150 mm) 3.2, 4.0, 4.8, 5.5, 6.4 mm

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Table A.1
Item
20 piece screwdriver set, variety of sizes including slotted tip 3–12 mm,
Phillips No. 0–3, Pozidrive No. 0–3
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List of tools permitted for use in the general vulnerability
assessment (continued)
Additional details
1. Instrument 75 × 3
2. Instrument 150 × 3
3. Parallel tip 100 × 4
4. Parallel tip 150 × 5.5
5. Flared tip 40 × 6.5 stubby
6. Flared tip 150 × 6.5
7. Parallel tip 250 × 6.5
8. Flared tip 200 × 8
9. Flared tip 250 × 10
10. Flared tip 300 × 12
11. Pozidrive 60 × 0
12. Pozidrive 75 × 1
13. Pozidrive 30 × 2 stubby
14. Pozidrive 100 × 2
15. Pozidrive 150 x 3
16. Phillips 60 × 0
17. Phillips 30 × 1 stubby
18. Phillips 75 × 1

19. Phillips 100 × 2

20. Phillips 150 × 3
Drill bits HSS (1–13 mm) 1.0 HSS drill bit
2.0 HSS drill bit
3.0 HSS drill bit
4.0 HSS drill bit
5.0 HSS drill bit

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6.0 HSS drill bit
7.0 HSS drill bit
8.0 HSS drill bit
9.0 HSS drill bit
10.0 HSS drill bit
12.0 HSS drill bit
13.0 HSS drill bit
Vice grip set (125 mm & 250 mm, parallel jaws) 125 mm
250 mm
Cordless drill (10–24 V, max 3 Ah)
Pad saw & HSS blades
Picking tools – cylinders Rake pick – HPC novice pick set
Tensioner
Picking tools – lever 2 in 1 pick
Overlift
Self tapping screws Assorted – including
purpose-designed traction screws
or equivalent
Test key [see Clause A.6, iii) and iv)]
Impactor Any proprietary impactor
appropriate to the manipulation
techniques considered in Clause A.6
NOTE Other tools in this list may
also be used as impactors, e.g. the
handle of a screwdriver
Resilient device for attaching to the test key

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Bibliography
Standards publications
BS EN 45011, General requirements for bodies operating product
certification systems.
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